Quaker Valley School District

On September 9, 2022, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Pennsylvania will make it possible for all schools participating in the School Breakfast Program (SBP) to provide free breakfast for all enrolled students during the 2022-2023 school year, beginning with breakfast meals served October 1, 2022. 

“It is completely unacceptable for a child to start the day hungry,” said Gov. Wolf. “I’m taking hunger off the table for Pennsylvania kids by creating the Universal Free Breakfast Program. Regardless of whether or not they qualify for free or reduced meals normally, every student enrolled in public or private schools will have the opportunity to feed their belly before they feed their mind this school year.”

The Universal Free Breakfast Program will go into effect on October 1, 2022 and run through the end of the 2022-23 school year. Click the flyer to learn more. 

Randi Vallecorsa of “Agent Flowers” is offering the QVMB a very easy fundraising opportunity as we approach homecoming. For every bouquet and matching boutonniere special sold for QV homecoming, Quaker Valley Marching Band will receive a $5 donation. It’s as simple as this—see the attached flyer and spread the word to friends, other students and other QV families—if you’re buying flowers for homecoming, buy from Agent Flowers and it benefits QV Marching Band. Easy!

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

WE CAN'T DO IT WITHOUT YOU! 

Cafeteria Workers Needed

Help us serve our students! We have multiple cafeteria positions open. These positions are employed by Quaker Valley and are part-time, on-site positions on all student days during the school year. Schedules are flexible and pay ranges from  $14.23 - $15.94/hour.

Bus Drivers Needed (Training Provided)

We are in need of drivers for the 2022-2023 school year. Drivers are employed by Monark Student Transportation Corporation which provides training, competitive wages, benefits, bonuses, and flexible schedules.

School Pictures - Make-up Dates

Photo make up days are as follows: 

• Middle School: October 4
• Osborne: October 11
• Edgeworth: October 12
• High School: October 20

Visit your building's landing page for ordering information. 

Athletic Passes Available: 

2022-2023 Athletic Event Passes now available for sale! To purchase, contact the QVHS athletic office at 412-749-6001 or johnsc@qvsd.org. 

Adult passes are $50 and student passes are $25. Make checks payable to QVSD. Passes are not valid at QVHS away games or any home or away playoff/championship game.

New Baseball and Softball Coaches Named: 

Richard Garbee was named the Boys Baseball Coach and Jason Cappa the Girls Softball Coach. Learn more about each of them HERE.

QVHS Boys Soccer: 

This week the boys soccer team clinched their 41st consecutive playoff spot. Congratulations boys! 

QVHS Golf: 

Eva Bulger, who is currently in first place, will compete on Tuesday, Oct. 4. in the WPIAL 2A/3A Girls' Golf Individual Championships Final Round. 

Four QVHS golfers are competing in the Boys' Golf Individual Championships Final Round. Jonah Schollaert is tied for 9th, Jackson Bould is tied for 12th, Ethan Dai is tied for 21st, and Nolan Wagoner is tied for 30th. 

The team is undefeated and will start playoffs in just over a week! 

QVHS Tennis: 

Joyce Olawaiye & Loren Barnes placed 2nd in the Section 5-2A Doubles Tournament. They will go on to compete in the WPIAL Championship Tournament.

The events and programs included in this section are operating independently of the Quaker Valley School District. The distribution of this information does not indicate endorsement or sponsorship by the District.

Backyard Flag Football

Backyard Flag Football is a non-profit Coed Youth Flag Football League that hosts 2 seasons of flag football each year.  Our goal at Backyard Flag Football is to give every child an opportunity to develop, learn the rules and be a participant. We promote team play, good sportsmanship and respect towards teammates, coaches, officials, parents and teachers.

We are gearing up for our Fall/Winter 2022 season and would like to give every child in the Pittsburgh and surrounding areas an opportunity to participate in the Backyard Flag Football league. Please contact Lisa DiGregory at 412.215.2988 or ladigregory@verizon.net with any questions you may have. Download their registration form HERE. 

Fern Hollow Seeking Volunteers

Currently, our number of volunteers is at an ALL TIME LOW. We are URGENTLY seeking your help! Please spread the word to friends, family, youth groups, scouts, senior clubs, etc. so that we can grow our volunteer base to meet the needs of our upcoming fall programs and events. Your help is needed now more than ever. Contact Cam at Cam@fhnc.org for opportunities. Thank you!

Leetsdale Pumpkin Festival

The inaugural Pumpkin Festival is slated for Oct. 6-8 at Henle Park at the corner of Beaver and Ferry streets.

Activities include pumpkin sales, arts and crafts, face painting, a corn maze and more at the event, from 4-7 p.m.

Caramel and candy apples, snow cones, corn dogs, popcorn balls and cotton candy are just some of the treats to be available for purchase. Learn more HERE. 

Quaker Valley Fire Safety Fair

The Quaker Valley fire departments are working together to host the first ever Quaker Valley Fire Safety Fair on Saturday, October 15th from 10am- 2pm on Broad St in Sewickley (between Beaver and Thorn). There will be fire trucks, emergency vehicles, kids activities, fire prevention education, food trucks, and more. This is a free event for the whole family!

Quaker Valley Youth Wrestling

Registration for Quaker Valley Youth Wrestling is now open for all Quaker Valley youth in grades K - 6.

Practice begins the end of October and runs through the end of February. Your wrestler will learn the skills needed on and off the mat - goal setting, confidence, persistence, and determination.

Register today at www.quakervalleywrestling.com. Any questions, please reach out to Kelly Miller at millerk@qvsd.org. 

Sewickley Library - Fall Story Walk

Tour one of five StoryWalk locations during the fall session from September 25 – October 16, 2022. Walks are hosted at Allegheny Land Trust’s Audubon Greenway, Fern Hollow Nature Center, Henle Park, Mary Roberts Rinehart Nature Park, and Ohio Township Nature Center. Each site features a different fall-themed picture book title.

While you are visiting one of the StoryWalk locations, pick up a StoryWalk Passport. Fill out the passport with the title and location of three StoryWalks you visited this season. Passports should be dropped off at the Children’s Department in the library to be entered in a drawing for a special prize. Drawing will be held on October 16.

More information about can be found on the library’s website at www.sewickleylibrary.org/storywalk or by calling the Children's Department at the library at 412-741-0937.

Registration is open for the popular Thanksgiving tradition, the Sewickley Turkey Trot! Whether you're a seasoned runner, a first-timer, or just looking for a family walk, this is the perfect 5K. Don't miss out on the fun, and register online today. 

The Turkey Trot is a joint project of the Heritage Valley Health System Foundation and the Sewickley Valley YMCA. Proceeds benefit the Faith in Action program at the Sewickley Valley YMCA.